Cruzeiro vs Santos: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 22 March

Cruzeiro
WLWDW
13th place in Brazil Serie A
1
0-0
FT
22/03/2026 15:00
Santos
DWLLW
15th place in Brazil Serie A
Brazil Serie A
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Cruzeiro vs Santos on 22 March 2026 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Cruzeiro vs Santos preview before placing your bet.

  • Cruzeiro will face Santos in Brazil Serie A on March 22, 2026 at 15:00.
  • Cruzeiro are currently 13th with 24 points after 18 matches.
  • Santos sit 15th with 21 points from 19 matches.
  • Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.82.
Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards
Home team Away team
Probability %
1
X
2
Pred
Correct
Avg.g
Coef.
Score.
Live coef.
Weather
favorite match
15:00

2026-03-22

Cruzeiro vs Santos - Prediction & Odds

Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro
Santos
Santos
2026-03-22 15:00
49
27
24
1
2 - 1
2 - 1
2.50
1.82
FT
0-0 0-0
-
weather
20℃～21℃
STANDINGS UP TO 22/03/2026
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Palmeiras Palmeiras
41 18 12 5 1 30 13 17
02 Flamengo Flamengo
34 17 10 4 3 31 16 15
03 Fluminense RJ Fluminense RJ
32 19 9 5 5 29 24 5
04 Bragantino Bragantino
30 19 9 3 7 26 20 6
05 Atletico Paranaense Atletico Paranaense
30 18 9 3 6 24 18 6
06 Bahia Bahia
30 19 8 6 5 28 24 4
07 Coritiba PR Coritiba PR
26 18 7 5 6 24 24 0
08 Sao Paulo Sao Paulo
25 18 7 4 7 23 20 3
09 Botafogo RJ Botafogo RJ
25 18 7 4 7 33 32 1
10 Atletico Mineiro Atletico Mineiro
25 19 7 4 8 23 24 -1
11 Vitoria BA Vitoria BA
25 18 7 4 7 22 25 -3
12 Corinthians Paulista (SP) Corinthians Paulista (SP)
24 18 6 6 6 18 19 -1
13 Cruzeiro Cruzeiro
24 18 6 6 6 24 28 -4
14 Internacional RS Internacional RS
21 18 5 6 7 21 22 -1
15 Santos Santos
21 19 5 6 8 27 31 -4
16 Gremio (RS) Gremio (RS)
21 19 5 6 8 21 25 -4
17 Vasco da Gama Vasco da Gama
20 19 5 5 9 22 30 -8
18 Mirassol Mirassol
19 18 5 4 9 20 25 -5
19 Remo Belem (PA) Remo Belem (PA)
18 18 4 6 8 21 29 -8
20 Chapecoense SC Chapecoense SC
9 18 1 6 11 17 35 -18
Head To Head
07/12/2025 15:00
Santos Santos
3 - 0
Cruzeiro Cruzeiro
BRA D1
10/08/2025 17:30
Cruzeiro Cruzeiro
1 - 2
Santos Santos
BRA D1
14/09/2023 18:00
Santos Santos
0 - 3
Cruzeiro Cruzeiro
BRA D1
06/05/2023 15:00
Cruzeiro Cruzeiro
2 - 1
Santos Santos
BRA D1
23/11/2019 20:00
Santos Santos
4 - 1
Cruzeiro Cruzeiro
BRA D1
18/08/2019 15:00
Cruzeiro Cruzeiro
2 - 0
Santos Santos
BRA D1
Santos
4
67%
Draw
0
0%
Cruzeiro
2
33%
Cruzeiro Cruzeiro Last 6 matches
11/03/2026 20:30
Flamengo 2 - 0 Cruzeiro
BRA D1
08/03/2026 17:00
Cruzeiro 1 - 0 Atletico Mineiro
BRA MG
28/02/2026 17:30
Cruzeiro 1 - 0 Pouso Alegre
BRA MG
25/02/2026 19:00
Cruzeiro 1 - 1 Corinthians Paulista (SP)
BRA D1
21/02/2026 17:30
Pouso Alegre 1 - 2 Cruzeiro
BRA MG
14/02/2026 18:00
Uniao Recreativa dos Trabalhadores MG/URT 1 - 2 Cruzeiro
BRA MG
Win
67%
Draw
17%
Lost
17%
Last 6 matches Santos Santos
10/03/2026 20:30
Mirassol 2 - 2 Santos
BRA D1
26/02/2026 18:00
Santos 2 - 1 Vasco da Gama
BRA D1
22/02/2026 15:00
Gremio Novorizontino 2 - 1 Santos
BRA SP
15/02/2026 19:30
Santos 6 - 0 AE Velo Clube SP
BRA SP
12/02/2026 18:00
Atletico Paranaense 2 - 1 Santos
BRA D1
08/02/2026 15:00
Noroeste 1 - 2 Santos
BRA SP
Win
50%
Draw
17%
Lost
33%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues Brazil Serie A

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games
Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro
18
 Santos
Santos
19
Goals
Scored
12
Avg. per game
0.67
Conceded
15
Avg. per game
0.83
Scored
14
Avg. per game
0.74
Conceded
20
Avg. per game
1.05
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 18 matches
YesNo
10 (56%)8 (44%)
In last 18 matches
NoYes
12 (63%)7 (37%)
Cruzeiro

Cruzeiro

Recent matches

Santos

Santos

Under /Over

(89%)16 2(11%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(89%)17 2(11%)

Under /Over

(50%)9 9(50%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)8 11(58%)

Under /Over

(39%)7 11(61%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(47%)9 10(53%)

/Yes

(67%)12 6(33%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(74%)14 5(26%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Cruzeiro Cruzeiro
Santos Santos
Shots
Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro
Total shots
11.28 avg / game
Blocked
51 total
Avg. 3.00
Santos
Santos
Total shots
10.79 avg / game
Blocked
69 total
Avg. 3.83
Cruzeiro Cruzeiro Pass Santos Santos
Total passes
6389
Avg. 355 / game
Accurate
86%
Ball possession
57%
Total passes
6726
Avg. 354 / game
Accurate
82%
Ball possession
50%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro
1482
Avg. 82.33 / game
 Santos
Santos
1614
Avg. 84.95 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro
658
Avg. 36.56 / game
 Santos
Santos
733
Avg. 38.58 / game
OTHERS
Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro
18
Played games
Santos
Santos
19
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.22
4
Clean sheets
4
0.21
4.61
83
Corners
87
4.58
16.00
288
Throw-ins
309
16.26
1.22
22
Offsides
31
1.63
1.56
28
GK saves
46
2.42
Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro
DISCIPLINARY
Santos
Santos
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.78
32
Yellow card
48
2.53
0.11
2
Red card
4
0.21
11.67
210
Fouls
220
11.58
7.11
128
Tackles
189
9.95
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How We Build the Cruzeiro vs Santos Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Cruzeiro vs Santos on 22 March 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Brazil Serie A fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Cruzeiro vs Santos Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Cruzeiro's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Santos's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Brazil Serie A Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Brazil Serie A standings and the Brazil Serie A form table to understand exactly where Cruzeiro and Santos sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Brazil Serie A predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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